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Oxford Southern bypass blocked cycle lane – cropped

Crash barrier to be introduced on dual carriageway after years of drivers illegally parking on cycle path

Campaigners hope the barrier will be complete this summer to make the shared use path safer once again

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 12:21

“Designed by people who hate you having a bike”: Some of the worst cycle parking out there?; Pro cycling sleuths reckon they’ve found a picture of the crack on Pogačar’s frame + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is off to Scotland tomorrow so, as a parting gift, here are your Wednesday live blog updates from the world of cycling today

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 09:04

Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane

“Confidence is key to getting more people cycling”: Build more safe bike lanes to reduce congestion and public transport pressure, hire bike chief urges

"If we get it right, micromobility can reduce pressure on public transport, cut congestion and give millions more people a flexible, affordable way to move around"

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 17:36

Political row erupts over Edinburgh cycling levels amid claims of cover up and cycle lanes “just not working”, but council insists active travel picture remains positive

Council accused of cherry-picking positive data from recent cycling report, which rival politicians branded "a glossy booklet saying how wonderful it all is, but it isn’t wonderful at all"

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 13:13

Tadej Pogačar beats Tom Pidcock to the line to win Milan-San Remo

Did Tadej Pogačar win Milan-San Remo on a cracked Colnago?

"If Tadej had known what condition the bike was in, he wouldn’t have descended so aggressively": UAE Team Emirates mechanic reports nobody noticed crash damage until after the finish

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 10:12

“I’m glad I made it out alive”: Grace Brown says pro cyclists “fear for their lives” and crashes are getting worse despite “extreme” focus on safety rules; Sexist Milan-Sanremo crash comments spark scathing poem; Where’s Froomey? + more on the live blog

It’s cold and rainy outside, but at least Ryan Mallon’s here with all the usual cycling news, views, and silliness on the Tuesday live blog – when he’s not still daydreaming about Sanremo, that is…

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 09:48

“You risk your life every training ride”: Tadej Pogačar blasts “criminal” Italian traffic and promises to “stay away from those roads for a while” after Milan-Sanremo win

“They’re making nice bike paths, so maybe in a few years, there will be really nice coast rides,” the world champion said

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 18:19

Female cyclist in London on Lime hire bike

Cycling-friendly London borough finally set to introduce dockless hire bikes – but Labour accused of “desperate ploy” to win back Green voters

Waltham Forest, which introduced its pioneering ‘Mini Holland’ active travel scheme over a decade ago, has not boasted hire bikes since 2017, when a deal with Irish firm Urbo was abandoned after just 10 months

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 16:40

£85 Assos aero socks, Rapha and Santini hot-weather jerseys, plus more summer kit from Quoc and Madison

Get your summer wardrobe ready - the latest jerseys, bib shorts, shoes and socks have arrived at road.cc HQ for testing

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 14:08

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! A year’s supply of OGT Chocolate Brownlee energy bars, £200 Stolen Goat voucher and signed shirt from triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee

One lucky UK-based winner is going to get a serious energy boost for a whole year thanks to the delicious wrapper-free energy bars from OGT (One Good Thing)... and if that wasn't enough, a £200 Stolen Goat voucher to refresh the spring/summer cycling wardrobe too!

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 12:00

Pro cyclist harassed by aggressive drivers

“Stay safe out there”: Pro cyclist harassed by tailgating drivers who “attempted to hit us” and “threw items out their car”; “He has no limits”: Eddy Merckx “speechless” at Tadej Pogačar’s stunning Milan-San Remo victory + more on the live blog

Everyone recovered from watching San Remo? Dan Alexander will have all the reaction and plenty other news from around the cycling world this Monday

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 09:02

Driver crashes into new bike racks just a week after installation

Councillor says the racks’ placement “makes no sense for any road users”, as a “car space at a pinch point” was removed

Sat, Mar 21, 2026 15:48

Lime and Human Forest bikes lined up in the hire bay

Over 130 car parking spaces to become e-bike bays in attempt tackle bikes being abandoned on pavements

A south London council has signed a two-year, multi-million-pound deal with London’s three biggest e-bike firms to reduce the problem

Sat, Mar 21, 2026 12:19

Factor and Bugatti’s £18,0000 UCI-illegal collab is the “world’s fastest” road bike (so they say)… plus more tech from Gobik, Fizik, Apidura + more

A bike you can't afford, plus a smattering of other cycling things you may be able to financially justify. It's time for Tech of the Week...

Sat, Mar 21, 2026 11:00

King Charles at the opening of new Charles III England Coast Path

King Charles reckons e-bikes are cheating… but here’s why that’s unfair

He said what?! Anyone fancy asking Charles for his views on disc brakes or the UCI's handlebar rules?

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 17:15

Felt ups the lightweight aero stakes again with all new Nexar, claiming a bike weight of just 6.48kg

Claimed to be 5% faster than the AR, with a fully integrated front end, 32mm tyre clearance, and a 6.48 kg top build, Felt’s new aero bike is priced from £4,675 to £9,899

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 16:30

Japan bans 1,500 people caught drunk cycling from driving, under first year of stricter traffic rules

Police say anyone caught under the influence on a bike would likely "pose a serious risk of traffic danger if they drive cars as well"

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 14:38

“Please, let me get off this bike!”: Greg James completes 1,000km tandem cycle epic and raises over £4m for Comic Relief

BBC Radio 1 DJ completes eight-day cycle from Weymouth to Edinburgh, crossing the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium after 1,000km through England, Wales and Scotland

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 11:10

‘Obscured’ cycle lane markings lead to £42,000 payout; “I ache just thinking about cycling”: Reaction as Greg James finishes 1,000km Comic Relief Challenge; King Charles says e-bikes are cheating + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, and Megan Huws is here to bring you all the cycling news and views from the day as you count down the hours until the weekend

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 10:00

3 years for causing death by dangerous driving, driver who left cyclist in coma avoids prison + ‘legal first’ as cyclist convicted of manslaughter over fatal pavement collision: road.cc sentencing round-up

The first edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 09:24

Looking for some unique and thoughtful cycling gift ideas? These custom badges, neon signs, lanyards + more could be just what you’re looking for

These personalised items make great gifts for cyclists, clubs, and events alike with free UK delivery and no minimum orders

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 12:40

UK cycling fans can save £5 per month on ‘Saver Plan’ once TNT Sports moves to HBO Max this month, but only if you commit to £25.99-a-month subscription for full year

Warner Bros. Discovery announces 16% monthly saving, but only if fans commit to £311-a-year subscription

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 10:33

“We really are our own worst enemies — the bike industry doesn’t need ‘new’ at the minute… it needs better”: A conclusion from 20 years in the cycle trade + more on the live blog

It's an old school live blog for you this Thursday, Dan Alexander and Jack Sexty chipping in with news, views, opinion, silliness and more throughout the day

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 09:09

Sports Direct and Evans Cycles owner Mike Ashley reportedly to bid to save Frog Bikes from administration

If successful, the brand would be the latest cycling acquisition for the Sports Direct after Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles in 2024

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 17:48

Rohan Dennis criticised for Instagram post describing his car as “a weapon”, less than a year after receiving suspended sentence over driving incident which killed wife Melissa Hoskins

The Australian had not posted on social media for more than two years following Hoskins' death on New Year's Eve 2023

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 14:41